The Nutty Squirrel — Restaurant in Town of Washington

Down-home atmosphere, great food with extremely generous portions, friendly staff that treats you like family, and great prices for it all.

A buddy and I stopped here after a long day of ice fishing, looking for a fish fry. We started off with bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers (all they had to say was bacon wrapped). We were presented with three MASSIVE jalapeno peppers wrapped in meat candy, stuffed with cheeses, and friend to perfection.

Then, the main course. Both of us went with the perch and bluegill platter, because Wisconsin Friday fish fry is a tradition. When our food arrived we were blown away! Two enormous platters of food brimming with succulent fish and all the trimmings you could ask for. Amazing potato pancakes that require no applesauce or syrup. Delicious slaw. You name it. I was comatose by the end of my meal, and all of it was so satisfying.

If you wanna go where the locals hang out, where friendly faces abound, and where the food will blow your socks off with deliciousness, them you just can't go wrong with The...

While in Eagle River for work, talked to a local to get the scoop on a good Friday fish fry. They recommended the Nutty Squirrel. We laughed when he told us to get there at 330pm otherwise we'd be waiting close to an hour. We listened and by 329pm a few locals where already there waiting. And not just in their cars. Like, lined up outside the restaurant/bar. We got in line at 345 and luckily was seated at the last open table before the people behind us in line had to wait. But...people were still happy to stand or get a drink at the bar and wait for tables to open up! We got all you can eat perch. Came with Cole slaw, choice of potato, baked beans and bread. The fish were hefty size pieces. Lightly battered and absolutely fresh! The wait staff was VERY friendly as well! Even upon walking in the bartender had certain drinks for certain regular locals already lined up on the bar for them! Friendly staff, good food and priced well. It appeared there was outdoor seating available as well. Glad we listened to our local...

We had been here a couple of times. Caters to locals. Lot of drunks at bar and high tables. Waitress had bad attitude. As you can see by reviews management if there is any does not care how their employee treat customers. Last time we were there was a couple years ago. I don’t expect anything has changed. Avoid this place. Highly recommend Erins Pub p/Grub north of Eagle River a little ways on 45. Great Ruben sandwich. They don’t burn their pizza like Buck Shots down the road. Owner claims out of town and downtown are the same. The problem is that they don’t clean the grades off after making other pizzas so you get burnt transfer on bottom. Never got burned pizza down town. We done go to either any more. Too much drama and lies by bartender. Owner...